Cocó Ecological Park

The Cocó Ecological Park is a picturesque part of nature in the center of the modern city of Fortaleza. The ecological park is fundamental to the biodiversity of local flora and fauna. A walk in it will not only be informative but also help to relax and get your head straight.

The park is the most important part of the natural and ecological heritage of Fortaleza as it contains several endangered species of plants and animals. Also, the Cocó Ecological Park helps to reduce the temperature in the city and forms a poo that prevents flooding during heavy rains.

The ecological park was founded in 1989 and was significantly expanded in 1993. Now it has an area of ​​1155.2 hectares, which makes it one of the largest city parks in South America. Conveniently, there is a hotel that offers easy access to other attractions in Fortaleza.

One of the most popular attractions there is a boat ride along the Río Côco, during which you can appreciate the wildlife and unique local flora. Tourists can also walk along the various nature trails to get a closer look at the biodiversity of South America.

The park of Cocó is also an important educational platform: there are lectures and masterclasses for all ages. The park also has soccer fields, where locals play on weekends, and even organize tournaments. And in the local amphitheater, there are musicians and actors with theatrical performances.

According to the authors of the project, the creation of an ecological park should also contribute to solving social problems. For example, according to one study, easy access to parks can reduce the incidence of obesity and diabetes. And the data from Chicago scientists suggests that vegetation can reduce crime in this area by half.